CCPR Guide WinSpr 2026 v7

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

Full Moon Paddle Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

• BUTTERFLY HOUSE TOURS •

Monday, Friday & Saturday, 10:30am ROTARY PARK FREE! Led by a Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife volunteer, take a complimentary tour of the butterfly house .

Located next to at City Hall. Plot rentals are available for are available for $ 100 per space from October 1-September 30. Plot spaces are drip irrigated, 4'x10' spaces. Please email any inquiries to yfcinfo@ capecoral.gov or call: 242-3506 Come grow with us at the Rotary Community Garden! This tour departs from the riverfront at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. Learn about the nature and history of the preserve. The cost is $40 per person, indicate single or tandem kayak upon reg istration or BYO for $15 per boat. Advance registration required. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 245569-S1 16+ F Jan 9 10am-12pm $40 245569-S2 16+ F Mar 6 10am-12pm $40 245569-T1 16+ F Jan 9 10am-12pm $80 245569-T2 16+ F Mar 6 10am-12pm $80 City parks are normally closed after dark, so the only way to see this area is to go with a guide to paddle around the waters of Eco Preserve by the light of the full (or nearly full) moon. The meeting location will be given upon registration. Limited space available $40 per person or bring your own kayak for $15 per person. Times vary due to sunset/moonrise. Section codes: S=single kayak. T=tandem kayak Limited BYOK spaces available. If interested in BYOK, please call Rotary Park to inquire: 239-549-4606. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 245514-S1 16+ Sa Jan 3 5:15-7:15pm $40 245514-S2 16+ Su Feb 1 5:30-7:30pm $40 245514-S3 16+ Tu Mar 3 6-8pm $40 245514-S4 16+ W Apr 1 7:15-9:15pm $40 245514-T1 16+ Sa Jan 3 5:15-7:15pm $80 245514-T2 16+ Su Feb 1 5:30-7:30pm $80 245514-T3 16+ Tu Mar 3 6-8pm $80 245514-T4 16+ W Apr 1 7:15-9:15pm $80 Full Moon Walk Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Join Harry on an evening stroll along the boardwalk just after dark to learn all about the secret nocturnal life of Four Mile Cove Eco logical Preserve. Bring a small flashlight or wear a headlamp with a red light for night vision. Dress appropriately for the weather. $10 per person (6 & under free) Advance registration is required. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 245516-01 6+ Sa Jan 3 5:15-7:15pm $10 245516-02 6+ Su Feb 1 5:30-7:30pm $10 245516-03 6+ Tu Mar 3 6-8pm $10 245516-04 6+ W Apr 1 7:15-9:15pm $10 Guided Kayak Tour of Eco Preserve Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

(All Ages)

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours

Bird Walk at Joe Coviello Park Location: Joe Coviello Park

Join us for a guided stroll through Joe Coviello Park to explore the rich birdlife that calls this area home. Keep your eyes peeled for soaring raptors, the drumming of woodpeckers, and the songs of colorful songbirds. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning, this walk offers a great opportunity to connect with nature and discover the diverse avian residents of the park. Binoc ular rentals available for $5, call 239-549-4606 to reserve. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 245000-01 6+ Th Jan 22 8-9am Free 245000-02 6+ Th Feb 26 8-9am Free 245000-03 6+ Th Mar 26 8-9am Free 245000-04 6+ Th Apr 23 8-9am Free Bird Walk at Rotary Park Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Join us for a guided stroll through Rotary Park to explore the rich birdlife that calls this area home. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning, this walk offers a great opportunity to connect with nature and discover the diverse avian residents of the park. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 245001-01 6+ Th Jan 8 8-9am Free 245001-02 6+ Th Feb 12 8-9am Free 245001-03 6+ Th Mar 12 8-9am Free 245001-04 6+ Th Apr 9 8-9am Free Butterfly Garden Design Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Learn all about butterflies found in this area and what plants and flowers are best to attract them. Please bring pictures or drawings of your yard so the design expert can help you create a butter fly-friendly landscape of your own. Tour the butterfly house and gardens as part of this class, too. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 245141-01 12+ F Mar 13 1-3pm $15 Cape Coral Friends Of Wildlife Meeting Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Meetings are for anyone interested in learning more

about burrowing owls, how to help take care of the burrows around the city, volunteer programs, and other wildlife topics. No experience necessary

- you can learn it here! Open to the public, these meetings always include an interesting guest speaker as well. Social gathering begins at 6:30, meeting begins at 7:00 pm. www.ccfriendsofwildlife.org ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 545707-01 18+ Tu Jan 13 7-9pm Free 545707-02 18+ Tu Feb 10 7-9pm Free 545707-03 18+ Tu Mar 10 7-9pm Free 545707-04 18+ Tu Apr 14 7-9pm Free

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